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This article will provide information about how to schedule an appointment at a South Dakota Driver Exam station to renew your driver license or non-driver ID card and what to bring with you. If you'd like information about renewing your driver license or ID card online, please click here. If you are obtaining a South Dakota Driver License or ID card for the first time, please click here for more information.
Why wait in line?! Click here to use our online scheduling tool to make an appointment.
Don't wait! You may have to look several weeks out to find an available appointment time at the location you want to visit.
Renewal Appointments
Want to renew your driver’s license in-person at a South Dakota driver exam station? No need to sit in the waiting room, click here to schedule an appointment!
If your license/ID card has not expired, please bring your federally-compliant driver's license or ID card and two pieces of mail proving your residential address. Documents must show your name and be less than one year old. If you’ve lost your federally-compliant license or ID card or if it has expired, click here to read about the documents you'll need to bring with you.
If you are a commercial driver license (CDL) holder with a medical certificate, you must bring your medical certificate in order to renew your CDL.
Non-U.S. Citizens must bring proof of legal status.
Permanent travelers with no permanent physical address must bring a receipt of proof of stay within South Dakota from within the past year and one document proving your personal mailbox (PMB) service address and box number.
Click here to visit our fees page!
Want to renew online instead of visiting an exam station? Click here for more information.
Testing Appointments
Use the link above to schedule an appointment for a visit during which you'll need to take a knowledge or drive test.
Applicants under the age of 18 will need parental consent and a Driver’s Education Certificate, if applicable. Read more about required documents for testing. Note: The examiner may cancel a road test if the examiner considers the weather or road conditions to be unsafe at the time.
Again, don't wait to make an appointment! You may have to look several weeks out to find an available appointment time at the location you want to visit.
Permit Upgrade Appointments
If you have passed an approved driver education course, we recommend you schedule an appointment to upgrade your instruction permit. Find out more about permit upgrades.
Need To Change or Cancel an Existing Appointment?
You can edit or cancel an existing appointment using our online tool. You will need to provide the appointment number that was emailed/texted to you and provide your email address/phone number. Click here to edit/cancel your appointment online.
Need Help with an Appointment?
For assistance, please email us or call (605) 773-6883 between 9AM-4PM Central Time Monday-Friday (closed on state holidays).
How much will it cost?
Click here to visit our fees page.
For more information, visit our website by using the following links:
Use our online appointment scheduling tool
Renew your driver license or ID card online
Obtain a South Dakota Driver License or ID card
South Dakota Driver Licensing Home Page
Need further assistance? Please contact the South Dakota Driver Licensing Program by calling 605-773-6883 Monday-Friday from 9AM-4PM Central Time or email us.